Johnnie Mae Patterson (age 79)
KNOXVILLE, TN – It is with great sadness the family of Johnnie Mae Patterson shares her passing on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 79 years old. She was born on July 29, 1940. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Emma Patterson; Uncle and Aunt Reverend Oscar and Irene Kelly and Aunt Dorothy Wright.
She will be lovingly remembered by her five children: Willia Sue Dickerson-Tubman, Brenda King, Marcia Johnson, Nannette Johnson-Corley, Cecil (CJ) McMillan, Jr. and 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. And a sister Frances Irene Brice, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Ms. Patterson will lie-in-state on Friday, May 8, 2020, in the Unity Mortuary Chapel from 11 AM to 6 PM. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 11 AM to 12 PM with a private service to follow at the Unity Mortuary Chapel. There will be a private graveside immediately following at New Gray Cemetery. We will remain in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order (COVID-19). Arrangements with integrity by Unity Mortuary.
